Listed for £1,500,000
August 1, 2024
Sold for £665,000
2002
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Outside
A particular feature of the property is the mature, well stocked gardens. The garden wraps around the whole property. To the south side there is an expanse of lawn with a raised deck, perfect for Al Fresco dining and a large workshop/shed. There is a large pond with wooden steps up to the sitting room. To the east side there is a further lawn and ornamental beds with mature planting. There is also access to storage under the property.
To the west side of the property there is a sun terrace, which has paved patio with side access gate. The boundaries are very mature with trees and hedges, together with close boarded fencing providing a degree of privacy.
To the front there is a brick paved driveway providing ample parking and access to the DOUBLE GARAGE, which has an electric door and light and power.
Location - Living in Shiplake
The village of Lower Shiplake is a popular Thameside village boasting a railway station, village shop, a popular butchers shop all within walking distance. There is a school bus that takes children to the sought after village school in Shiplake Cross. The River Thames is just 0.5 miles away.
The local pub is the Baskerville Pub located in the village centre a short walk away. The Plough is located in Shiplake Cross and Orwells Restaurant/pub, which appears in the Michelin guide, is also nearby.
There are many activities on the doorstep such as an active lawn tennis club in the village, cycling, walking, including walks along the Thames Path and bridleways providing horse riding in the surrounding countryside. Henley Golf Club is located in Harpsden.
There are good transport links. Shiplake railway station is just a short walk away. London Paddington approx 45 minutes via Twyford with the TfL Elizabeth Line (CrossRail) linking to The City. There are regular buses to Reading, which is approximately 6 miles away and has an excellent mainline station with trains into London, and to the north and west of England.
Henley - 3 miles
Reading - 6 miles
Maidenhead M4 Junction 8/9 - 12 miles
London Heathrow - 25 miles
London West End - 40 miles
Schools
Shiplake Primary School (Ofsted Good) is close by.
Gillotts School in Henley for secondary school, and the Henley College for sixth form.
Prep schools include Rupert House School and St Mary's School, both in Henley.
Private schools include Shiplake College, Reading Blue Coat, The Oratory at Woodcote, Kendrick School, The Abbey and Queen Anne's Caversham are easily accessible. Buses also run from Shiplake to the Abingdon Schools including St Helen and St Katharine and Abingdon Boys.
Tenure: Freehold
Local Authority: South Oxfordshire District Council
Council Tax Band: G
Services: Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage. Superfast broadband FTTP